Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix
Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm shocked at her... I thought she had courage, but I was wrong."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I don't know why the president of the United States behaves this way toward his own allies."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
Key People
Foreign Minister of Italy who criticized the IPC's decision.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
President of Italy.
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Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.
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